Cookie Policy - Geek Space

Foreword

This page is a continuation of our terms and conditions and should be read in conjunction with them and other policies that govern our legal framework.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files downloaded onto your computer to enhance your user experience on websites, including geekspace.co.uk. This page explains what information cookies gather, how we use it, and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We also provide information on how you can prevent cookies from being stored, although this may downgrade or 'break' certain elements of geekspace.co.uk’s functionality.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons. Unfortunately, there are no industry-standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended to leave all cookies enabled if you are unsure whether you need them, as they may be used to provide a service you use.

Disabling Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies. You can prevent the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings (see your browser help page for instructions). Be aware that disabling cookies will likely affect the functionality of geekspace.co.uk and many other websites you visit. Disabling cookies usually results in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site. Geek Space cannot be held responsible for any loss of service resulting from this. Therefore, it is recommended not to disable cookies on this website.

The Cookies We Set

Outlined below are the types of cookies we use on Geek Space:

• Advertising Cookies: Placed by advertisers and ad servers to display advertisements that are most likely to interest you. These cookies gather information about your visits to Geek Space and other websites, alternate the ads sent to a specific computer, and track how often an ad has been viewed and by whom. These cookies do not gather any personal information about you.
• Analytics Cookies: Monitor how users reached Geek Space and how they interact with and move around the site. These cookies help us understand what features are working best and what can be improved.
• Our Cookies: “First-party cookies” that can be either permanent or temporary. These necessary cookies ensure the site works properly and provides certain features and functionalities. Some may be manually disabled in your browser but may affect the site's functionality.
• Personalisation Cookies: Recognise repeat visitors to the site. These cookies record your browsing history, the pages you have visited, and your settings and preferences each time you visit the site.
• Security Cookies: Help identify and prevent security risks. We use these cookies to authenticate users and protect user data from unauthorised parties.
• Site Management Cookies: Maintain your identity or session on the site so that you are not logged off unexpectedly, and any information you enter is retained from page to page. These cookies cannot be turned off individually but can be disabled by disabling all cookies in your browser.
• Third-Party Cookies: Placed on your computer by companies that run certain services we offer. These cookies allow third parties to gather and track certain information about you. These cookies can be manually disabled in your browser.

Control of Cookies

Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can remove or reject cookies in your browser’s settings. Please be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the site.

For more information on how to control cookies, check your browser or device’s settings for how you can control or reject cookies.